Install Floor Molding Before Carpet

Scrape and sand off any remaining glue or caulk left on the wall.

Install floor molding before carpet.

Drill 1 16 inch holes every 16 inches through the baseboard angled downward toward the wall plate. Thick which makes them pretty doggone flexible. For most installers this is not a problem and can be done easily. Remove any nails that remain in the drywall.

Hammer tack nails through these holes into the wall plate. When you opt to install the baseboards first set them 1 4 inch above the. Most standard baseboards these days are 3 1 4 in. You can install the baseboard over carpet that s already in place or you can install the baseboard before the carpet.

The carpet installer can run the tack strip up to the trim then roll excess carpet under the trim. However consult with your installer to be. Fit the molding to the wall flush against the carpet. When installing baseboards before carpet ask the installer how large of a gap to leave between the floor and the trim e g.

High and 3 8 in. Cut away the old paint and caulk along the top edge of the trim. If the molding is slightly long trim it at angled 1 16 inch increments from the end to fit the wall. If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in.

First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps.